Wiper balls are commonly used to clean the drill pipe after a cement job to avoid potential residue which can set and block the internal diameter of the pipe. However, competently loading the large foam balls into the restrictive tool joint is challenging.
Unlike other products on the market, the CX-Ball is encased in a soluble material which temporarily restricts the size and shape of the ball. This allows it to be easily and accurately deployed directly into the drill pipe using the launch tube.
When the ball comes into contact with water, it expands and returns to its original size and shape. The high parting stretch ratio of the foam ball allows it to pass through small restrictions undamaged as it is pumped downhole.
